An applicant must submit an oath of office and signature with the application.
The commission term is four years.
The public may verify a notary's official signature at the county clerk's office.
A nonresident notary appoints the county clerk as the person for service of process.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §§130-131
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. A nonresident notary appoints the county clerk as the person for service of process.
Detailed Explanation
Process-service wording must be exact. Executive Law §§130-131 require the oath and signature with the application, set a four-year term, and contemplate county-clerk filing of the official signature. In contrast, a nonresident who accepts the office appoints the Secretary of State, not the county clerk, as the person upon whom process may be served.
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